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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100147 C04 II B The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
Inspection Nr: 1508493.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,288.00
Current Penalty: $6,552.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2021
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/30/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/24/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/24/2021 | $6,552.00 | 04/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2021 | $12,288.00 | 03/03/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. On or about December 16, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that there were machine specific procedures in place containing the steps required for ensuring proper lock out tag out of the Borghi brush making machines. Employees were tasked with drill bit change outs and machine set ups on the Borghi brush making machines. Employees are exposed to hazards such as but not limited to being struck by or caught in between various parts of the machine due to stored energy being released (electrical, pneumatic and mechanical).